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Free GCSE English Language Course in Cambridge – Cambridge Regional College

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAQA awarding body
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About this course

Free GCSE English Language Course in Cambridge. Classes run at Cambridge Regional College, one two-hour session per week over one academic year.

The course is free for adults who do not already hold a grade 4 or above. You'll develop written and spoken communication skills. You'll read and analyse texts from the 19th to the 21st century. You'll also explore different writing styles for different audiences and purposes.

You'll finish with a GCSE in English Language.

Who this course is for

September and January Starts Apply for more details.

The course is only available if learners do not have grade A,B,C or 4 and above.

GCSE English Language courses are designed to support the development of your skills in communication (written and verbal), reading and analysing texts from the 19th to 21st centuries and reviewing different literacy styles dependent upon the audience and purpose.

English courses are offered as a 2-hour lesson once a week for one academic year.

1:1 tutorials will also be part of the course. During these individual meetings your tutor will discuss progress and agree personal targets with you, to ensure both a successful completion of the qualification as well as meaningful academic or job progression. Regular attendance to lessons as well as completion of homework are essential to ensure that you are ready for your external exams and gain your qualification by the end of the course at the latest. We monitor attendance closely.

The course has several assessment points during the year, and you will be able to sit your exams on nationally set dates.

The course we are able to offer you will depend on the outcome of initial assessment.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for these qualifications but prior to enrolment all applicants will be required to complete an initial assessment to determine their current skill level before enrolling on the course. The results of the initial assessment will be used to inform the level of qualification for which you will be entered.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop written communication skills across a range of styles and purposes.
  • You'll practise spoken communication and presentation skills.
  • You'll read and analyse fiction and non-fiction texts from the 19th to 21st centuries.
  • You'll explore how writers use language and structure to create meaning.
  • You'll write for different audiences, adapting your tone and style.
  • You'll review and evaluate different literacy styles and their purposes.

How you will learn

You'll attend one two-hour classroom session per week. Learning is supported by one-to-one tutorials. Assessment is by written examination at the end of the course. There is no coursework component for this AQA qualification. Your initial assessment helps place you at the right level before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cambridge Regional College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service advisor, strong written and spoken English is essential.
  • Administrative assistant, drafts letters, emails, and reports at work.
  • Healthcare support worker, communicates clearly with patients and colleagues.
  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils with reading and writing tasks.
  • Retail team leader, handles written communications and staff briefings.
  • Call centre agent, uses clear spoken and written English daily.

What you could study next

  • A Level English Language or English Literature, for learners who want to study English at a higher level.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma or Access to Higher Education Diploma, if you want to move into university study.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2, if you need a recognised English qualification for work or further training and want a different assessment route.
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